Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
hoariest	10	10
hoarily	12	12
hoariness	12	12
hoarinesses	14	14
hoars	7	7
hoarse	8	8
hoarsely	13	13
hoarsen	10	10
hoarsened	13	13
hoarseness	13	13
hoarsenesses	15	15
hoarsening	16	16
hoarsens	11	11
hoarser	9	9
hoarsest	10	10
hoary	9	9
hoaxer	15	15
hoaxers	16	16
hobber	14	14
hobbers	15	15
hobbler	16	16
hobblers	17	17
hobbyhorse	22	22
hobbyhorses	23	23
hobnobber	21	21